Mission Document for Those Going to Work

Understanding the Mission Document for Curfew Exemptions

During the full closure period between April 29 and May 17, 2021, the Ministry of Interior implemented a mandatory mission document system. This document allows individuals working in essential sectors to travel to and from their workplaces during curfews. The primary goal is to maintain the production, manufacturing, supply, and logistics chains while minimizing social movement to control the spread of the epidemic.

How to Apply for a Mission Document

Workers in exempted sectors must obtain their mission documents through the e-Government (e-Devlet) platform. The process is automated to ensure efficiency and verify the legitimacy of the exemption.

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Log in to the e-Government portal using your credentials.
2. Navigate to the Ministry of Interior's "e-Application" (e-Başvuru) service.
3. Select the relevant mission document application option.
4. The system will automatically check your Social Security (SGK) registration and the workplace activity code.
5. If the workplace is within the scope of exemptions, the system generates a mission document automatically.

Details Included in the Mission Document

A valid mission document must contain specific information to be accepted by law enforcement during inspections. This includes:

• The identity information of the employee.
• The specific purpose for being at the workplace.
• Working hours and the time zone of the shift.
• The address of the workplace and the employee's residence.
• Information regarding the service vehicle or private license plate used for commuting.

Once printed, the document must be signed by the workplace or company official to be legally binding.

Manual Mission Documents (Annex-1)

In cases where the e-Government system is inaccessible due to high traffic or technical errors, a manual backup process exists. Employees can fill out a manual form (Annex-1) provided by the Ministry. This manual document is valid for a maximum of three days. It must be signed by both the employee and the workplace official. During this three-day window, the user must attempt to obtain the electronic document as soon as the system becomes available.

Responsibilities and Legal Obligations

Both employers and employees carry significant responsibility regarding the accuracy of the mission document. The workplace official must verify that the employee is essential for operations during the curfew. The employee must only use the document for the specified route and within the designated working hours.

Law enforcement officers verify these documents against their internal systems. If an individual cannot present a valid document, or if the information provided is false, both the individual and the workplace official will face administrative and judicial action.

Public Personnel Mission Statements

Public sector employees follow a different protocol. For those required to work in public institutions with minimum personnel, a "Public Personnel Mission Statement Document" (Annex-2) is issued. This document is prepared and signed by the authorized manager of the institution. Like private-sector documents, this exemption is strictly limited to the route between the employee's residence and their place of work.

Travel and Funeral Permits

The Ministry has also streamlined other permit processes within the e-Government system. Travel permit applications are now directly accessible. Additionally, a separate "Funeral Leave Service" has been created to assist citizens during bereavement. The system now integrates directly with Ministry of Health data, removing the requirement for citizens to manually upload death certificates.

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